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The first regular-issue proof Lincoln cents in 20 years, the 1936 satin proofs bear a similar resemblance to the matte proofs that preceded this piece a generation earlier. However, collectors of the 1930s weren't particularly fond of the satin finish, which bears little difference in outward appearance from nice uncirculated business-strikes. Officials at the US Mint paid heed to the numismatic outcry and produced 1936 pennies with brilliant finishes, leaving the satin proofs as the rarer of the two types. Given a relatively low survival rate of perhaps 500 to 600 pieces, many of these satin-finish proofs were presumably spent as money.
Obverse Description
Bust of Abraham Lincoln framed by IN GOD WE TRUST on the top periphery. The word LIBERTY to the left of the portait and the date postioned on the right side.
Reverse Description
Wheat ears flanking the words ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. The motto E PLURIBUS UNUM on the top perimeter.
Catalog Information
GSID:
2497
Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1936
Reverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Reverse Lettering:
E PLURIBUS UNUM, ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Weight (gr):
3.11 gr
Weight (oz):
0.11 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
19
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
Satin Finish
Coin Date:
1936
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
5,569
Coinage Type:
Lincoln Cent
Coinage Years:
1909-1958
Composition:
95% copper; 5% tin & zinc
PCGS #:
3330
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Coin Value History
1936 1c Satin Finish PR BN
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1936 1c Satin Finish PR BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR66 |
|
$2,250 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $1,900 | $1,234 |
| PR65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1936 1C Type One--Satin Finish PR64 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: 16 in 64, 9 finer (12/25). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/P...
$824
1936 1C PR65 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (4/2). PCGS Population: (6/3). CDN: $850 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 5,569....
$1,320
1936 1C Type One--Satin Finish PR66 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/0). NGC Census: (2/0). CDN: $1,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/P...
$4,560
1936 1C Type One--Satin Finish PR62 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/25). NGC Census: (0/21). Mintage 5,569. ...
$109
1936 1C Type One--Satin Finish--Cleaned--ANACS. Proof Net PR55. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/13). Mintage: 5,569. ...
$75
1936 1C Type One, Brilliant Satin Finish PR63 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (2/8). Mintage: 5,569. Numismed...
$374
1936 1C Type One--Satin Finish PR61 Brown ANACS. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/9). Mintage: 5,569. Numismedia Wsl. ...
$322
1936 1C Type One Satin Proof Brown--Cleaned--ANACS. Impaired Proof. PCGS Population (0/9). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage: 5,56...
$66
1936 Type One--Satin Finish--Cleaned--PR 50 Brown ANACS. ...
$47
1936 1C Type One--Satin Finish PR64 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (15/9). NGC Census: (8/6). CDN: $575 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC...
$480
1936 1C Type One--Satin Finish PR65 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/3). NGC Census: (4/2). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
$1,680
1C 1936 SATIN. PCGS PR66 BN
$3,525
1936 1C Type One--Satin Finish PR 60 Brown--Cleaned--ANACS. The current Coin Dealer Newsletter (Greysheet) wholesale "bid" pr...
$126
1936 1C Type One--Satin Finish PR64 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (15/9 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (8/6 and 0/0+). CDN: $575 Whs...
$1,020
1936 1C Type One--Satin Finish PR66 Brown PCGS. ...
$2,990
1936 1C Type One--Satin Finish--Cleaned--ANACS. Net PR60....
$161
1936 1C Type One--Satin Finish PR64 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (8/6). PCGS Population: (16/8). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
$444
1936 1C Type One--Satin Finish PR66 Brown NGC. Deep navy-blue and radish-red patina embraces this unabraded and fully struc...
$1,495
1936 1C Type One--Satin Finish PR 60 Brown--Cleaned--ANACS. The current Coin Dealer Newsletter (Greysheet) wholesale "bid" pr...
$218
1936 1C Type One--Satin Finish PR64 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (14/6). NGC Census: (9/6). Mintage 5,569. ...
$312
Lincoln Cent 1c Matte Finish, 1909-1916 PR BN [Type]
Worth: $360 – $3,120
Lincoln Cent 1c Matte Finish, 1909-1916 PR RB [Type]
Worth: $400 – $4,100
Lincoln Cent 1c Matte Finish, 1909-1916 PR RD [Type]
Worth: $630 – $54,000
1909 VDB 1c Matte Finish PR BN
Worth: $7,500 – $55,200
1909 VDB 1c Matte Finish PR RB
Worth: $10,000 – $90,000
1909 VDB 1c Matte Finish PR RD
Worth: $15,500 – $162,000
1909 1c Lincoln, Matte Finish PR BN
Worth: $385 – $3,600
1909 1c Lincoln, Matte Finish PR RB
Worth: $425 – $4,100
1909 1c Lincoln, Matte Finish PR RD
Worth: $1,000 – $65,000
1910 1c Matte Finish PR BN
Worth: $360 – $3,600
1910 1c Matte Finish PR RB
Worth: $400 – $4,100
1910 1c Matte Finish PR RD
Worth: $630 – $14,000
1911 1c Matte Finish PR BN
Worth: $360 – $6,000
1911 1c Matte Finish PR RB
Worth: $400 – $5,100
1911 1c Matte Finish PR RD
Worth: $700 – $18,000
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